These trees are all closely inter-related. To most they are simply known as Hazelnut bushes. A Hazelnut bush is ideal for growing in a mixed hedge, or the back of the shrubbery. Hazelnut bushes can grow to 10-12’ in height, but are bushy, from the ground. Hazelnuts are extremely hardy and have a wild charm and ornamentation. Hazelnuts and filberts have long catkins that appear in late winter on the bare branches. They also produce good autumn foliage colour. A Hazelnut bush in your garden will settle down to fruit within 3 years so you don’t have long to wait. Johns Market Garden Hazelnut bushes are of excellent quality and we take pride in growing and offering a very wide range of these useful garden additions. Plant 8’ apart. You could also consider the Hazelnut bush with deep purple leaves – Corylus maxima purpurea. This is very decorative but also produces good nuts too.[more...]